Description:
Open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 18.20.8@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 30, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@nodejs |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
javascript
runtime
backend
server
typescript
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Install:
brew install node@18
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About:
Node.js is a JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. It enables developers to run JavaScript on the server side, allowing for the construction of scalable network applications. Its non-blocking, event-driven architecture makes it lightweight and efficient, perfect for real-time applications.
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Key Features:
- Asynchronous, event-driven I/O model
- Built on the V8 JavaScript engine
- NPM ecosystem with thousands of packages
- Cross-platform support
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Use Cases:
- Building RESTful APIs and microservices
- Developing real-time chat or collaboration apps
- Server-side scripting and automation
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Alternatives:
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deno
– Modern, secure runtime for TypeScript/JavaScript with built-in tooling
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bun
– Fast all-in-one JavaScript runtime with native bundler and test runner
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